Doing Business with Christina

  • Christina School District welcomes the opportunity for a business relationship with interested businesses in the community. We looking for companies to provide a variety of goods and services to our school district at a competitive price, and in a timely manner. 

      What We Buy

      • What We Buy

        • Anything and everything needed to run a school
        • Staffing, special education services, substitutes, consulting, etc.
        • Transportation
        • Facility construction and maintenance
        • School supplies

      How We Buy

      • How We Buy

        • State procurement limits and process
        • National cooperatives
        • State contracts (see mymarketplace.delaware.gov)
        • CSD contracts or other district/state agency contracts via “piggyback”
        • Open market when advantageous and allowable
        • No formal bid required for small purchases
        • Professional services <$150K
        • Material or nonprofessional services <$100K
        • Public works <$250K

      Small Purchase Process

      • Small Purchase Process

        • Start with district office or schools (whoever has the need)
        • Quote or proposal needed
        • Register as a vendor with State (online W-9)
        • CSD ICA (Independent Contractor Agreement) required for services (in most cases)
        • CSD purchase order required to start work or ship goods

      • Resources

        • Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD)
          The Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) assists diverse suppliers: (minority, women, veteran, service disabled veteran, and individuals with disabilities) and Small Business Focus (SBF) program vendors in competing for the provision of commodities, services, and construction to State departments, agencies, authorities, school districts, higher education institutions and all businesses.

        • Vendor Registration (eSupplier Portal)
          If you are not yet a vendor/supplier with the State of Delaware, you can register as a supplier at this site.

        • Doing Business with Delaware
          The State of Delaware offers a one-stop portal for information on How to Do Business with the State, Certify as a Minority or Woman Owned Business, and to help vendors learn much more at Doing Business with Delaware.
           
        • Bids and Contracts
          Bids and Contracts Resources information on bid solicitations, awarded contracts, and other bid and contract details.